As you prepare for the fall semester, don't forget about the Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Fund! This fund provides small grants of up to $250 to current part-time faculty for activities and purchases that will enhance the faculty member’s teaching practice.
Eligibility:
All part-time faculty teaching at least one course for the University of Hartford during either the semester of application or during the semester of the activity or purchase. Preference will be given to faculty who did not receive funds in the previous semester during the same academic year.
Amount of Reimbursement Award:
An award of up to $250 per semester may be granted; no more than two per year. Please note that the funds granted must be used for the specific purpose outlined in your application.
Selection Criteria:
Preference will be given to requests that directly impact students. Priority will also be given to faculty who did not already receive an award during the same academic year. Please consider the following about your purchases:
- How will the activity or purchase enhance the faculty member’s teaching of courses at the University of Hartford?
- How long has the faculty member been teaching at the University of Hartford? (Time of service will be taken into consideration, but all part-time faculty may apply, including those in their first term of service.)
- Did the faculty member already receive an award during the current academic year?
Application Process:
Use link below to submit your application including a detailed description of activity or purchase with an explanation of the ways activity or purchase will enhance your ability to teach courses at the University of Hartford. Include titles of courses taught at the University of Hartford with semesters and CRN’s.
Please note that the university will not cover costs associated with the purchase of personal technology such as desktops, laptops, and associate accessories. For more information, please see details about the HawkPC program.
The deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 24 at 5 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT